Britain's rally falls short as Argentina end their defence

Sep 21, 2016, 05:45

The brilliance of 21-year-old Edmund in the Davis Cup quarter-final win over Serbia ensured Great Britain's place in the last-four, while 26-year-old Evans won the decisive fifth rubber against Russian Federation to earn GB a place in the World Group play-offs back in 2013.

Mayer, who unexpectedly replaced the in-form Juan Martin del Potro for the decider, propelled the South American nation into their first final since 2011 when they lost to Spain.

Argentina will face Croatia, who beat France 3-2 in the other semi, in the November 25-27 final.

That meant the tie came down to a clash between Dan Evans and Leonardo Mayer, and it was the Argentinian who prevailed 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4. The Argentines, however, have been on the losing end in championship rubbers more than anyone else, losing to Spain twice (2008, 2011), Russian Federation (2006) and the United States (1981).

Earlier Sunday, a commanding performance from Britain's Andy Murray ensured that the semifinal would go to the deciding match.

It drew Britain level again after losing the opening round of singles matches to trail at the start of the weekend.

While Del Potro's absence startled the crowd at Glasgow's Emirates Arena, Orsanic said he knew Mayer would play the final match after 2009 U.S. Open champion Del Potro was a surprise inclusion in Saturday's doubles encounter, which Argentina lost.

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